South India State News

Vijay Begins TVK Statewide Tour for 2026 Elections

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Tamil actor and politician Vijay has launched a statewide campaign tour for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The tour started on 13 September 2025 from Tiruchirappalli, where Vijay addressed a large public rally in Ariyalur. Campaign Tour Details Vijay is travelling in a specially designed bus […]

International

Sushila Karki Named Nepal’s First Female Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal, was sworn in as interim Prime Minister on 12 September 2025. She became the first woman in the country’s history to lead the government. Her appointment followed weeks of protests over corruption, nepotism, and a nationwide social media ban. Protests and Political Crisis The protests, driven largely by […]

South India State News

Karnataka Caps Movie Tickets at ₹200

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

The Karnataka government has decided to cap cinema ticket prices at ₹200 (excluding taxes) across all theatres, including multiplexes. The move comes through the newly amended Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025. Exemptions for Premium Small Screens The rule exempts premium multi-screen theatres with 75 seats or fewer, allowing them to charge above the

National

Dhankhar’s Makes First Public Appearance Since Resignation

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the swearing-in ceremony of his successor, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on 12 September 2025. This was his first public appearance since resigning on 21 July, citing health reasons. He was seated alongside other former Vice Presidents at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Presence at the Ceremony Dhankhar arrived with his wife and took […]

International

7.4-Mag Earthquake Hits Kamchatka; Tsunami Warning Lifted

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

A powerful earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 13 September 2025. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the tremor at magnitude 7.4 with a depth of about 39.5 km. The epicentre was located roughly 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Conflicting Initial Reports The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) […]

International

Trump Admits 50% Tariffs Strained India Ties

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that the decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods had created a strain in relations with New Delhi. He described the move as “not easy to do” and called it “a big deal.” Tariffs Linked to Russian Oil Purchases The fresh 50% duty comes on top of the […]

International

Robinson Says He Killed Kirk Over ‘Spreading Hate’

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Authorities have revealed the suspected motive behind the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The accused, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, told his family that he disliked Kirk because he believed Kirk “spread hate.” Shooting at Utah Valley University The incident took place on 10 September at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was speaking at a […]

International

India Votes for UN’s ‘New York Declaration’

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration,” which lays out concrete, time-bound steps toward a two-state solution and the recognition of a Palestinian state. The resolution was adopted on 12 September at the UN headquarters in New York with 142 votes in favour, 10 against and […]

National

PM Modi To Visit Manipur First Time Since Unrest

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur on September 13, 2025, the first time he returns to the state since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. The visit begins in Churachandpur and later moves to Imphal. Projects To Be Laid And Inaugurated In Churachandpur, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone […]

Law & Order National

SC Seeks Firecracker Ban Across India, Not Just For Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The Supreme Court questioned why the firecracker ban was enforced only in Delhi-NCR. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said clean air is a right for all citizens, not just the “elite” in the capital. He asked why cities outside Delhi aren’t included. Cases Brought By Manufacturers Firecracker manufacturers from states like Haryana have challenged the year-long […]